Early Career Teachers

The Woodland Academy Trust, Erith, DA8 1JE

31 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  July or September 2025

• Closing date

  23 February 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  23 January 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Subjects: Reception, Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time, full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Teachers' Main Pay Scales with a higher starting salary for our Early Career Teachers

Early Career Teachers job summary

Job title: Early Career Teachers
Status: Permanent with roles up to full time
Hours: Main Pay Scales with a higher starting salary for our Early Career Teachers
Post Start Date: July or September 2025
Closing Date for Applications: 23rd February 2025

Are you passionate about teaching and looking for a fulfilling career opportunity? Look no further than Woodland Academy Trust! We are currently seeking Early Career Teachers to join our dedicated team.

We have vacancies across our Trust schools. The successful candidate will be responsible for the standards and progress of pupils and will be enthusiastic and motivated to help our children ignite their spark and reveal the champion within.

We recognise that for our Early Career Teachers, the first two years of teaching are important years to consolidate the practice and knowledge learnt during your studies. We are passionate about ensuring our Early Career Teachers receive an excellent induction, providing the tools and resources to become a successful, confident and skilled teacher. We have dedicated ECT mentors, training, development and cross-Trust events to support you as you start your exciting journey.

The successful candidate will be excited to specialise in our delivery of teaching and learning, pedagogy and experience and building their knowledge of the use educational research such as Rosenshine’s Principles. We are seeking to appoint staff who can work collaboratively with colleagues and who are passionate about providing all children with the very best learning experiences possible.

To be successful, you will:

Have Ambition

• Have high aspirations and expectations for every pupil to succeed
• Have the vision, passion and drive to improve standards in all areas of school life.

Be Collaborative

• Be keen to develop and make use of the school’s links with the local community
• Be committed to forging strong relationships with parents
• Work well as part of a dedicated team

Show Compassion

• Understand the value of developing the ‘whole’ child
• Provide support to students who are struggling academically or emotionally.

Demonstrate Excellence

• Be an excellent teacher, committed to achieving the best outcomes for all pupils
• Be dedicated to creating a positive and inclusive learning environment

Champion Inclusivity

• Be passionate about providing opportunities for children from a wide range of backgrounds
• Encourage your students to be respectful and accepting of others, regardless of their differences

If this sounds like you, then please don’t hesitate to contact us for a tour or apply!

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About The Woodland Academy Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
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